Chapter 353

"It wasn't an attack by foreign races."

After realizing it, Astesia casually waved her hand, her eyes glinting with inexplicable light, her voice low and crisp.

"It's just that I encountered a minor mishap."

After a brief pause, Astesia continued, "You may all withdraw... Do not disturb me from now on!"

The Three Beasts exchanged glances.

Although Astesia seemed strange in this state, they did not question her command since she had issued it.

They bowed slightly to Astesia, then vanished instantly.

Astesia sat in her chair, her expression shifting repeatedly—excitement, and a trace of confusion.

And a hint of fear.

"It's real... this guild is real! That old man, he's truly powerful."

"So powerful it feels suffocating..."

"How fascinating! Truly fascinating!"

Astesia's body trembled slightly from fear and excitement, then closed her eyes and entered the guild.

But before she could say more, someone in the guild mentioned her again.

Luo Hao Sect Leader: "Astesia."

"Alright, since you've finished with the old Hou Jue, next you should fight me!"

Luo Hao Sect Leader: "I've challenged you—accept it quickly."

"Little girl."

"Don't dawdle! Let me show you what it means to respect your seniors."

Let Me Be Your Son: "Girl! Want a good fight? No problem—we've got plenty here who can match you... After Luo Hao Sect Leader, I'll be your opponent!"

One-Way Passage: "Ice powers? I'd like to try them too! Mind if I join?"

Aizen Sōjirō: "Since everyone's out, I'll join the fun too."

Aizen Sōjirō: "I believe Miss Astesia, who loves battle, won't mind adding me to the mix."

Astesia: "..."

... Astesia didn't understand at first.

Everything in the virtual battlefield was illusory.

So she was astonished that her death in the virtual battlefield left her unharmed in reality.

Yet, upon seeing another challenger, after a fleeting hesitation, Astesia made up her mind and accepted the battle.

Her pride would not allow her to retreat.

Besides, there could only be one monster like Hou Jue Wo Ban. So the same story began again.

This time, Su Han considered Luo Cuilian's mindset and thoughtfully placed the battlefield atop Mount Lushan.

As expected, Astesia suffered another crushing defeat.

She was utterly dominated throughout.

But this was perfectly normal.

After all, Hou Jue Wo Ban had no confidence at all in defeating Luo Hao Sect Leader, let alone Astesia, who had already been crushed by Hou Jue Wo Ban.

Right after this battle ended, no matter how Hu Zi mentioned Astesia, she no longer responded—she went completely silent.

Su Han saw this, his expression turning remarkably complex.

Then he sighed and posted in the guild.

Su Xiao Xiao: "Look at you all—careless, inattentive! Look what you've done—you've driven the new member into silence!"

Su Xiao Xiao: "The new member isn't speaking—obviously, it's all your fault!"

Ti Qie Hui Li: "..."

Actually, Ti Qie Hui Li thought that Su Han, who had previously adjusted the real pain perception to 500% for both sides, had no right to say such a thing. Still, though she mentally scoffed, she swallowed the remark out of respect for Su Han's authority.

After all, he's the president—too powerful to provoke.

Let Me Be Your Son: "A bit regrettable... but no matter."

Let Me Be Your Son: "Wait—when the virtual battlefield is free again, I'll fight the old Hou Jue."

"I've long wanted to test myself against him."

Fallen Angel Twelve-Winged Black Cat Clan: "I'm going to test the 10:1 time ratio for cultivation! Su Xiao Xiao."

"Demon King, next time we meet, I'll make you look at me in awe."

Su Xiao Xiao: "Alright, I'll wait for you to impress me."

After chatting casually in the guild, Su Han was awakened by real-world matters.

Lei Muleimu had returned, though he hadn't noticed when.

Now both wore maid outfits, bowing slightly to Su Han.

"Master, welcome back!"

Su Han smiled wryly, then rose and walked straight to his two maids.

After a moment's thought, he slowly reached out and tilted Lei Mu's chin upward.

His brow twitched slightly.

"Cute little Lei Mu, do you remember what you did before I left last time?"

Lei Mu hadn't expected this from Su Han and froze in shock.

But upon regaining her composure, her cheeks instantly flushed bright red.

She glanced sideways at Lei Muleimu with a look of silent appeal for help.

Lei Mu kept her eyes on her nose, her nose on her heart, as if she saw nothing outside, utterly calm.

Su Han bent down and directly bit Lei Mu's lips.

"Mm."

Lei Mu's pupils dilated suddenly, her body growing limp.

After a long while, Su Han finally released her…, licked his lips, then suddenly smiled, his eyes holding a hint of mischief.

"I've returned unharmed, Lei Mu! Will you dare doubt your master's strength again?"

Though her cheeks were flushed and her body weak, Lei Mu forced herself not to flee, and bowed slightly to Su Han.